1.1. Scheduled Tasks

OJS includes a scheduled tasks script that will periodically execute certain tasks
(such as send out periodic Review Reminder emails). To enable this script, you will have
to enable the option in config.inc.php, and also set up the
appropriate cron job on your server.

Open config.inc.php and under the general section
find

; scheduled_tasks = Off

Change that line to

scheduled_tasks = On

keeping in mind to remove the semi-colon at the beginning of the line.

You will then need to instruct your server to periodically execute (as the same user
your webserver is running under) the PHP script found at
tools/runScheduledTasks.php in your OJS directory. On *nix
operating systems, this is typically done by adding a simple cron task, whereas on
Windows systems you can use the Windows Task Scheduler. Detailed instructions for each
can be found in docs/README.

If using the scheduled tasks script, it is recommended that the script be set up to
execute at least once per day.

On *nix operating systems, this can be done by adding a simple cron task: